Mizan News Agency, affiliated with the judiciary, reported on Wednesday, May 24, the confirmation of the death sentences for two defendants in the 'Shahcheragh Attack' case. According to the report, the Supreme Court rejected the appeals of the lawyers for Mohammad Ramez Rashidi and Naeem Hashemi-Qatali, who were accused of 'aiding in corruption on earth, rebellion, and actions against national security.' The Chief Justice of Fars stated that the charges against these two non-Iranian citizens included 'arming, logistics, support, and guiding' the main attacker at the Shahcheragh shrine. Kazem Mousavi mentioned some of the charges against the two condemned to death as 'delivering weapons, housing the main attacker after entering Iran, and arranging travel tickets to Shiraz.' Judicial officials have stated that the five defendants in this case are nationals of 'one of the neighboring countries.' Meanwhile, some reports have identified Mohammad Ramez Rashidi and Naeem Hashemi-Qatali as citizens of Afghanistan. According to Islamic Republic officials, 13 people were killed during the armed attack on the 'Shahcheragh Shrine' that occurred last November. The Islamic Republic announced that the main attacker, who was identified by aliases such as 'Abu Aisha' and 'Hamid Badakhshan,' was killed during a clash with law enforcement forces. Meanwhile, the Chief Justice of Fars announced that Mohammad Ramez Rashidi and Naeem Hashemi-Qatali will be hanged 'soon on 9 Dey Street in Shiraz.' The confirmation of the death sentences for these two defendants has faced widespread criticism from social media users. Milad Eisaipour, a civil activist, described the anonymity of these defendants as making their 'governmental murder' less costly. Iran is considered the second country in the world, after China, in terms of the highest number of executions. This is the fifth day of protests by groups of Iranians against the execution of protesters in recent days, continuing pressure from the Islamic Republic on the families of victims; relatives are being arrested for seeking justice. Amnesty International has called for 'immediate action' to stop executions in Iran. The 'Qisas' sentence for Mohammad Qabadi, a detained protester, was confirmed by the Supreme Court, and the lawyer of the defendant reported the annulment of the three-time death sentence for 'Javad Rouhi.'
Death Sentences for Two Defendants in Shahcheragh Attack Confirmed
The Supreme Court of Iran confirmed the death sentences for two defendants involved in the Shahcheragh shrine attack, which resulted in 13 deaths last year. The defendants, identified as non-Iranian nationals, face execution amid widespread criticism and protests against the government's handling of dissent. This situation highlights ongoing human rights concerns in Iran.
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📰 What Happened
Iran confirms death sentences for two defendants in Shahcheragh attack linked to national security violations.
- Iranian judiciary execute Mohammad Ramez Rashidi, Naeem Hashemi-Qatali
- Supreme Court of Iran announce Mohammad Ramez Rashidi, Naeem Hashemi-Qatali
- Iranian civil activists protest Iranian government
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The confirmation of death sentences reflects Iran's ongoing crackdown on dissent and human rights issues.
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